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Quiz about Cuba The Island Nation
Quiz about Cuba The Island Nation

Cuba, The Island Nation Trivia Quiz


Discover interesting facts about this island nation located just south of Florida.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bigwoo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
42,167
Updated
Feb 15 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
2663
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/15), Guest 47 (15/15), Guest 172 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is the capital of Cuba? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. How many provinces make up Cuba? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What colors are found in Cuba's flag? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In what year did the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion take place? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What U.S. ship mysteriously exploded in Havana harbor in 1898? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What US Naval base is found in Cuba? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What is the national bird of Cuba? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What western province is said to have the best tobacco for Cuba's famous cigars? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What Havana suburb was reportedly the inspiration for Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea'? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Does Havana have a Chinatown?

Answer: (One Word Yes or No)
Question 11 of 15
11. What is Cuba's second largest city? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What famous beach is known as 'Cuba's Cancun'? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. A statue of what famous entertainer is found Havana? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What religious leader visited Cuba in 1998? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What is the official language of Cuba? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the capital of Cuba?

Answer: Havana

Havana is also the largest city in the Caribbean with a population of two million.
2. How many provinces make up Cuba?

Answer: 16

Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Ciudad de la Habana, Cienfuegos, Camaquey, Sancti Spiritus, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Guantanamo, Villa Clara, Holquin, Mayabeque, Ciego de Avila are the provinces. The Isle of Youth is considered a special municipality.
The province of Artemisa was added in 2010.
3. What colors are found in Cuba's flag?

Answer: red, white and blue

4. In what year did the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion take place?

Answer: 1961

The Bay of Pigs invasion was in 1961. April 17th, 1961 to be exact. The pre-emptive airstrikes on Santiago de Cuba were flown on 15 April, 1961 by Gonzalo Herrera and Angel Lopez. See the book Operacion Puma by Eduardo Ferrer for more details.
5. What U.S. ship mysteriously exploded in Havana harbor in 1898?

Answer: Maine

The sinking on the Maine on February 15, 1898, led to the beginning of the Spanish-American War. Almost 275 men died as a result of the explosion. Although no one knows the exact cause of the explosion the ship's sinking led to many Americans calling for going to war with Spain.
6. What US Naval base is found in Cuba?

Answer: Guantanamo Bay

7. What is the national bird of Cuba?

Answer: Cuban Trogon

The Trogon's feathers are the same color as Cuba's red, white and blue flag.
8. What western province is said to have the best tobacco for Cuba's famous cigars?

Answer: Pinar Del Rio

Pinar del Rio raises about 70% of the tobacco used to manufacture Cuban cigars. Tourism is also big business as people travel here to visit the many caves in the area as well as the beautiful mountains and valleys.
9. What Havana suburb was reportedly the inspiration for Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea'?

Answer: Cojimar

10. Does Havana have a Chinatown?

Answer: Yes

There is an active Chinese community in Havana. Chinatown is the home of many fine Chinese eateries.
11. What is Cuba's second largest city?

Answer: Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is on the southeastern coast. A popular tourist city, it is near San Juan Hill where Teddy Roosevelt led his famous charge.
12. What famous beach is known as 'Cuba's Cancun'?

Answer: Varadero

Varadero is famous for its white sandy beaches.
13. A statue of what famous entertainer is found Havana?

Answer: John Lennon

14. What religious leader visited Cuba in 1998?

Answer: Pope John Paul II

The Pope's visit opened the way for the Cuban people to openly celebrate Christmas for the first time in many years.
15. What is the official language of Cuba?

Answer: Spanish

Source: Author bigwoo

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